Senior Contracts Administrator

About DCOH

Founded in 1987, DCOH is a seasoned construction and development firm active across residential, commercial, hospitality, and real estate sectors. The company has a reputable history of managing complex projects, including award-winning developments like the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, honored with the 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence. Operating primarily in the Northern Territory and Victoria, DCOH emphasizes delivering top-quality projects with a focus on buildability, program certainty, and effective onsite execution. Under the guiding principle of Building Better, DCOH leverages experience, innovation, and disciplined project management to generate enduring value for clients, partners, and communities.

Role Overview

This position is based in Darwin and is tailored for a commercially astute Senior Contracts Administrator experienced in contract administration, procurement, and cost control within the construction industry. The ideal candidate must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and the capacity to handle multiple priorities while promoting favorable commercial results on complex projects.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related fields
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience in contracts administration or a related role within the construction sector
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of contract administration, subcontract management, and procurement processes
• Have proven expertise in managing variations, progress claims, and subcontract packages
• Exhibit strong commercial insight with the capacity to monitor costs, forecasts, and financial outcomes
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational capabilities with keen attention to detail
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders
• Be proficient in JobPac, Microsoft Office, and project management tools
• Possess the ability to identify risks, exercise sound judgment, and seek clarification as necessary
• Work efficiently under fast-paced conditions while ensuring accuracy and responsibility

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial success of projects through diligent contract administration, procurement, and cost oversight
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle including tendering, awarding, administration, and closure of head contracts and subcontracts
• Oversee subcontract packages from preparation and issuance to ongoing compliance management
• Prepare, evaluate, and administer subcontract progress claims, variations, and finalize accounts
• Assist in compiling and submitting head contract claims, guaranteeing precision and contract compliance
• Coordinate procurement processes such as tender documentation, subcontractor engagement, evaluations, and recommendations for awards
• Track project costs, budgets, and forecasts contributing to cost control and financial reporting
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate contractual and commercial risks, aiding in mitigation plans
• Keep accurate records, registers, and supporting contract documentation
• Generate commercial reports including cost monitoring, procurement status updates, and contract performance metrics
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure aligned project delivery
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, variations, and claims alongside senior team members
• Support a high-performance team culture by adhering to corporate standards, systems, and processes

Application Process

Interested applicants should provide a detailed CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience related to the stated criteria.